▷ FAA approves the use Pfizer's vaccine for pilots and controllers.

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of the emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that pilots and air traffic controllers may receive the vaccine under the conditions of their medical certification issued by the agency.

To maintain the highest level of safety in the National Airspace System, the agency will require aviation professionals with medical certifications or medical clearances to observe a 48-hour period after administration of this vaccine before performing safety-sensitive aviation tasks such as flying or air traffic control.

Since Pfizer vaccine requires two doses, 21 days apart for maximum effectiveness, this waiting period is applied after each dose.

FAA approves the use Pfizer’s vaccine for pilots and controllers.

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